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Stonington Lobster Boat Races 2017

July 9, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Fastest Boats on the Coast!

In addition to the standard race classes, Stonington hosts the John’s Bay Boat Company Exhibition Race, the Jimmy Stevens Cup awarded to the Fastest Working Lobster Boat, and new this year, the Deer Isle-Stonington Exhibition Race (hailing port of vessel must be Deer Isle, Stonington, or Little Deer Isle.)

The races are best viewed from the water. Isle au Haut Boat Services is running a Race Day charter. For further information contact Amanda at amanda@isleauhaut.com, or at 207 367 5193.

There is a public access boat ramp at Colwell’s next to the Isle au Haut Ferry and Mailboat wharf. Additional trailer parking is available at the ball field across from the Island Community Center.

Overnight docking and fuel is available at Billings Diesel & Marine Service

Sign up begins at 7:00am on the Stonington Commercial Fish Pier, this is also the location of the Race Awards at the end of the event.

Races start at 10:00am.

BE AWARE the red can on the north side of the track off the Isle au Haut Mailboat wharf is marking a ledge. Stay on the south side.

Join us the night before the races at the Stonecutters Kitchen (formerly the Fishermen’s Friend Restaurant) for the Annual Boat Race Dance! Doors open at 8:00pm. ID required.

VHF Channel 10

For additional information contact Genevieve McDonald @ 207 266 5113
Or Cory McDonald @ 207 664 4525.

stoningtonlobsterboatraces@gmail.com